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GCE A Level Chemistry

at Didcot Girls' School, Didcot · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry is interesting! It is a challenge, but a rewarding one. You will understand a lot about the world from the knowledge you gain during the course. After studying A-Level Chemistry you will pick up a tube of toothpaste, a food packet or a cosmetic and realise you know what all those long names on the ingredient list mean. It helps you answer questions about the world that you never realised you had asked, and helps you notice when news articles are based on fact or if their science just makes no sense. If you enjoy using logical thinking and patterns to make predictions, it is for you. The course is all about understanding, then applying information to new situations. Chemistry is a well-respected subject that opens doors to many future courses and careers, not just in the sciences. It is a required subject for degree courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. It is also required for most Biomedical Science, Psychology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology degrees. The range of skills involved in Chemistry mean it is looked upon favourably by employers many other fields including accountancy and law.

What you need to get on

Grade 6+ in two Science GCSEs (either Combined Science or Chemistry plus Biology or Physics) and Grade 6 in Maths at GCSE

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St Birinus School

    Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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